Identity, culture and the politics of community development / edited by Stacey-Ann Wilson.

This volume takes as its starting point that issues of identity and culture are important and relevant for community development in nearly every society. It is therefore essential that community development practitioners acknowledge both culture as well as the political necessity of incorporating cu...

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Other Authors: Wilson, Stacey-Ann, 1977- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2015.
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Summary:This volume takes as its starting point that issues of identity and culture are important and relevant for community development in nearly every society. It is therefore essential that community development practitioners acknowledge both culture as well as the political necessity of incorporating cultural systems, cultural values and traditions into community development initiatives. This book argues that including identity and culture in community development design, and treating identity and culture as an intrinsic asset can be beneficial for all types of community action, from social cohesi.
Physical Description:1 online resource (vi, 216 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9781443873406
1443873403
1443871206
9781443871204
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.